Welcome to the Department of Political Science of Case Western Reserve University.
It’s hard to think of a better time to be studying politics. Our courses explore political behavior, institutions of government, elections, international relations, political economy, policymaking, protest and revolution, among other topics. They cover politics of the United States and other countries and of regional and global interactions, and our faculty introduce students to a range of methods and approaches that include elite interviewing, survey research, field and archival investigation, game theory, small-n comparison, statistical analysis, and AI-driven techniques.
Political science degrees and courses build foundations for many types of future employment and continued education, and we support our students with internship, research and other career-preparation opportunities.
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News
Professor Lacombe Published in Perspectives on Politics
Congratulations to Professor Lacombe, as his article "Social Disruption, Gun Buying, and Anti-System Beliefs" was recently published in Perspectives on Politics. You can read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1537592722003322
Homecoming and Reunion Celebration
Thank you to the students, alumni and friends of the department who attended homecoming and reunion events. Homecoming Weekend was a great success thanks to you!
Alumni Spotlight – Julia Bianco
Julia Bianco (CWRU ’16) is defying gravity in her career in Los Angeles—including her work behind the curtain for the blockbuster Wicked! In production of the latest reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s characters, Bianco was a U.S. assistant to director John M. Chu. She is also the author of the...
Election Night Watch Party
Thank you to the Case College Republicans and Case Democrats who hosted the Election Night Watch Party on November 5, 2024! The event provided an opportunity for members of the Case Western Reserve University community to get the full election night experience, including expert commentary, food and drinks, while...
Political Science Major Sam Trunley Named UAA Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Political Science senior Sam Trunley, as he was named the University Athletic Association Athlete of the Week for Men’s Basketball after his record-setting performance for the Spartans last weekend.
Professor Kathryn Lavelle was a panelist for The City Club of Cleveland’s Happy Dog Takes On the Next President’s Foreign Policy Inbox
Professor Kathryn Lavelle was a panelist for The City Club of Cleveland's Happy Dog Takes On the Next President's Foreign Policy Inbox. How will tariffs, immigration, climate change, multiple contentious wars, and more influence the next President's first 100 days?
Department Office
Mather House 111
Scout Weber, Department Assistant
- Email: scout.weber@case.edu
- Phone: 216.368.2424
- Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Scout is on a hybrid work schedule as follows:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: On campus in Mather House 111
- Tuesday and Friday: Working from home
- Scout is on a hybrid work schedule as follows:
Please feel free to call or communicate via email.
If you would like to notify our students of internship/job opportunities, please email scout.weber@case.edu.